Very Good Spec PC Running Majorly Slow?

[SJ]

Hi guys

a friend of mine has a computer that is very well spec'ed

its a 3400xp 64 bit cpu and 1gb of ram, win xp pro

its a tiny/time branded pc, it runs very slow and runs very hot when you touch the case? the cpu runs at 85 degrees celcius.

i have ran numerous checks, anti virus scans etc but it still runs slow

shutdown takes 3 mins, startup takes about 4 mins

the hard drives are 30% full and are 320gb between them, FAT32

has any one got an idea from what i have told them why it is running so slow? as im baffled

my 1500xp pc runs faster! much faster!

Sean

[polarstar]

simple answer its a tiny/time branded pc!!!!

try adding more fans if possible
and maybe format the harddrive and a fresh install of xp as it maybe clogged up with old data

[SJ]

suggested the format, he hasnt got the xp cd though, the guy is very cluttered and just throws stuff about

[Crossy]

Defrag the HD`s. Clean out the fans in the pc. How long has he had it?

[duffy90210]

First thing you need to do is to add a case blower and replace the CPU fan, its very very high.

Then I would suggest a clean install, the slow speed could also caused by DMA not enabled, on Intel boards, you will also need the chipset drivers.

HTH

[SJ]

cheers guys i am going taking another look sometime next week

dont think hes using it at all for now

i thought the temp was extremely high

[PhilEnfield]

If he hasn't got an XP CD and cant reinstall ... he could defrag, as suggested above ... also has he scanned the PC for Spyware & Virus's ?

As Duffy says 85c is pretty high for the CPU ... that needs addressing first IMO, otherwise he wont have a PC (Slow or Fast).

[SJ]

anti virus etc ahas been done excessivly :( with no luck

defregged also :(

looks like its a format and i will get in the pc n take a look at the internals for damage